4 DAYS ABERDARE FOOT WALK
This trek through the Aberdare Mountains is a
fascinating walk amongst the exotic flora and fauna found above
2500metres.Views of the Rift Valley are breath taking and the
experience is made more memorable by camping above the
surrounding forests, occasional encounters with big game such as
elephant and buffalo, great bush buck and other antelopes.
The
Aberdares (Nyandarua) overlooks the Great Rift Valley and lies
on its eastern edge. There are two main peaks, Lesatima to the
north and Kinangop to the south. Various species of wildlife
inhabit these mountain ranges, hiding in the heavily forested
slopes and in the upper moorlands. Walking is always cool with
plenty of clear mountain streams. Our walk starts below the
bamboo forest, climbing up onto the moorlands. There is always
danger walking through the African bush but we do not expect
many close encounters with large game. However, our trained and
armed gameranger knows the area and the habits of the game.
Day 1 - Mweiga
Departing our office in the morning., we go north to Mweiga to
meet our guide and then up into the forested eastern slopes of
the Aberdares ranges where we make camp.
Day 2 & 3 - Walking
We start our walk. Carry only what you need for the day's walk,
the vehicle will meet us in the moorlands where camp will be
made. A short gamedrive if weather permits.
Day 4 - Nairobi
We depart the moorland camp (10,000ft) and descend by vehicle
looking for game on the way. We drop off the guide and head back
to Nairobi arriving before late afternoon.
Note: Clients should arrange to have good weatherproof clothing
and a warm sleeping bag, a water bottle and good walking shoes
plus a pair of shoes to wear in camp.
What is included in the price
- Transport by Four Wheel Drive safari vehicle
- Services of English speaking driver/safari cook?
- Flying Doctors evacuation cover
-- All airport/hotel/airport transfers
- Game park entrance fees
- Services of an armed ranger
- All campsite fees
- All camping equipment including use of our 2-person tents,
stools, foam mattresses, except sleeping bags
- Three meals a day while on safari whether vegetarian or
non-vegetarian prepared by our safari chef
What is not included in the price
- Personal travel insurance
- Sleeping bags
- Hotel accommodation in Nairobi before and after the safari
- All airport taxes and visas
- Any other extras not stated as included above e.g. alcoholic
beverages, gratuities to staff, etc
